We have learned some really important skills this week!  As we embark on a new writing unit, students are learning how to "read like writers".  They are investigating what other writers are doing within the genre.  We have identified a number of different strategies that writers use to create imagery, suspense, to slow time down, and to enhance emotion.  Today, the students were assigned an individual task where they are to close read a passage from a professional writer.  Please see the assignment that is attached.  This assignment is due on Monday! Great work, everyone!